Announcer: King County Council.
As the legislative branch
of county government,
the nine members of the
Metropolitan King County Council
set the policies,
enact the laws,
and adopt the budgets that guide
the largest jurisdiction
in Washington state.
The council's mission
is to protect public health
and safety,
enhance quality of life,
and ensure public trust.
Council positions
are nonpartisan,
and council members are elected
to four-year terms.
This year, five of the nine
council positions will appear
on the general election ballot.
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I'm Reagan Dunn, and it's been an honor
to serve you as your voice on the King County Council.
I'm troubled by the dramatic increase in crime
and homelessness in this county,
and I believe we can do better.
The murder rate is up by a staggering 86 percent
over the last two years,
and our crime rate is the highest it's been
in 30 years.
I am one of the few voices on the council
fighting to give law enforcement
the tools they need to do their jobs.
I believe that we can fully fund
our criminal justice system.
And at the same time,
we can strive for increased accountability
within that system.
I'm the only member of the King County Council
with real crime-fighting experience,
having spent many years working for the Department of Justice.
I was appointed by the President of the United States,
and I served as a federal prosecutor
with top secret clearance.
In Seattle, I worked in the Terrorism
and Violent Crime Unit
of the U.S. Attorney's Office.
I also led the Justice Department's national initiative
to fight gun violence.
As you may know,
voters recently placed oversight of the County Sheriff's Office
in the hands of the King County Council.
Our county needs at least one council member
who understands the need to keep our neighborhoods safe.
I'm proud to have earned the endorsement
of all eight nonpartisan mayors in this district,
plus, firefighters and police.
And I have also been honored as Washington State's
outstanding local elected official of the year.
County government faces significant challenges,
and I will work in a bipartisan manner
to fight crime, reduce homelessness,
protect the environment, recover from the pandemic,
keep your taxes low, and continue to help
those who suffer from drug and alcohol addiction.
I'm Reagan Dunn.
I work for you, and I appreciate your vote.
Hi, neighbors. My name is Kim-Khanh Van.
I'm running to represent you,
our region's working families, veterans, seniors,
and those who don't have a seat at the table
on the King County Council.
As a refugee from Vietnam,
my family came here seeking a better future.
Working multiple jobs
and the first of my family to graduate college,
I value hard work, the importance of opportunity,
and the strength of community.
Our district deserves leadership
committed to the same principles.
Unfortunately, the 16-year incumbent
was the sole vote against critical funding for housing,
stepped down from the regional authority
addressing homelessness,
and failed to provide leadership necessary
to prevent a dangerous asphalt plant
sited along the Cedar River.
Our district deserves representation
in touch with local priorities
and willing to embrace opportunities
for regional progress.
I'm the only candidate for this position
with a proven track record as an elected official
and small business owner.
I've expanded access to apprenticeships
and career pathways
on the Renton Technical College Foundation Board,
advocated for seniors and veterans
through Sound City Seniors Aging and Disability Council.
With your vote, I'll build on my record of leadership
on the Renton City Council to coordinate regional action
on homelessness and affordable housing,
make overdue transit and transportation improvements,
ensure fiscal responsibility,
stand up for struggling local businesses,
and step-up safeguards protecting our climate
and quality of life.
As we rebuild trust in our sheriff's office,
I will demand needed public safety improvements,
support for victims, and hire officers
who reflect our communities, as I have in Renton.
Together, we can recover,
grow, and move our region forward.
I'm grateful for the endorsements
of regional organizations
and leaders like Washington Conservation Voters,
SEIU 1199 Northwest Healthcare Workers,
Executive Constantine, and Treasurer Pellicciotti,
and many more.
So, I ask for your vote. Thank you.